I generally use inch-wide top bars with no frames set in castellated spacers.
A bead of wax drawn down the centre of the underside of the bars gives the
bees a good guide. A sheet of polythene on top of the super below will prevent
them joining them together.

I cut a cardboard template the size of the cut comb containers, lay the combs
on a cake rack on a metal tray, and with the guidance of the template cut out
the pieces of comb with a sharp knife.  I separate them slightly and allow
them to drain for a couple of minutes before transferring them to the
containers.  Offcuts of a good size are put in jars for chunk honey.  The remainder is
pressed and the resulting honey used for the fluid part of chunk honey.

Chris

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